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ROBERT W. GORE
Pages 134-139

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From page 135...
... Bob's technical successes came early and often. While a UD sophomore, he worked with his father to find a way to wrap wires and create insulated cables and harnesses using PTFE; Bob played a key role in solving the technical issues.
From page 136...
... Terri Kelly, who succeeded Bob as president, observed that, "In addition to Bob's numerous contributions to technology and innovation, he was known for his incredible business intuition, critical thinking skills, and willingness to challenge the status quo. He made significant contributions to the creation of new business tools and concepts, which were quite ingenious and simple in principle but created powerful organizational discipline.
From page 137...
... After a conversation with thenpresident David Roselle about the need for more general-purpose classroom space on the campus, Bob agreed to contribute $15 million for such a building to fill the last empty space on the north Green. When the project cost climbed to $18.5 million, he was unwavering in his full support, and adamant that it should match the classic Georgian style of its neighboring buildings on the Green.
From page 138...
... Bob leaves behind a large family, including his wife, Jane, sons Scott, Tom, and Brian and daughter Sharon; step­children Debi, Jayne, Jack, Tom, Chris, and Steve; sisters Susan, Ginger, and Betty, and brother Dave; 28 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.


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